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CALL FOR PRACTITIONERS

Altru Drama CIC are now recruiting for North-West based Applied Theatre and Drama practitioners to join our freelance team, working with children and young people aged 4 – 25. 

We are keen to hear from practitioners with a strong understanding of applied theatre practices, a passion for inspiring young people through creativity and a desire to bring the two together through creative workshops and projects.

We are particularly keen to hear from practitioners who are able / willing to deliver workshops in evenings and weekends and are keen to work on longer term projects, developing relationships with young people and supporting their creative journeys.

A good understanding of safeguarding practices is desirable, but training will also be provided.

Rates of pay around £30 per hour.

To apply, please complete our google form: https://forms.gle/Somiwx1LcfW2q3tLA

Timeline:

Applications open: 24.04.2024

Applications close: 12.05.2024 (midnight)

You will be notified if we would like to interview you on the 13.05.2024

Interviews: 15.05.2024 or 16.05.2024

If you would like to discuss the role, have a chat or ask any questions please get in touch: [email protected] / 0151 443 0333

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory paid training date, references, and enhanced DBS disclosure clearance.

Actors for our Anti-Bullying Tours in Autumn 2025

We are looking for 6 versatile, confident and fun-loving actors for our Anti-Bullying Tours in the Autumn term 2025.

We are looking for 3 teams of actors for our performances and workshops exploring bullying for children in Key Stage 1 & 2.

We will prioritise actors aged 25+ with 3 years driving experience (minimum) who are able/willing to drive a transit van.

Energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism are essential qualities, as well as a love of theatre for young people. Our shows are 45 minutes long and will be accompanied by a workshop led by the actors. As such, we are keen to hear from actors who also have experience of workshop facilitation.

We are looking for actors who look realistically young who are:

• Comfortable performing in both naturalistic and stylised ways
• Available from 7am – 4pm during weekdays
• Available to audition in Liverpool (dates below)
• Willing to undergo the DBS process or hold a DBS/CRB form issued within the last 18 months (we can arrange for a DBS check at your expense)
• Based in the Northwest / With a Northwest base (Essential)

DATES:

Induction Day: Friday 24^th October 2025

Road to Respect (All North West)

Rehearsals:  Monday 27^th – Friday 31^st October 2025

Tour: Monday 3^rd – Wednesday 26^th November 2025 (with possible extension to 28^th Nov)

Time to be Different (Midlands and Southern Tour)

Rehearsals:  Wednesday 29^th – Tuesday 4^th November 2025

Tour: Wednesday 5^th – Friday 21^st November 2025

Please note:

‘Road to Respect’ is a Northwest tour and actors will travel from their own homes for the duration of the tour.

‘Time to be Different’ is not a Northwest tour and so actors will be required to stay away overnight midweek.

Fee: £525.00 P/W (Pro Rata where applicable)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please fill in the Google form: https://forms.gle/dBzNicnHWytM3hBU8

If you have a link to a showreel, particularly if this includes work that is relevant, please also include this in your application form. If you do not, then please attach a headshot and actors C.V in the relevant part of the application form.

CLOSING DATE for applications: Monday 1^st September 2025

Shortlisting: Wednesday 3^rd September 2025

Audition date: Thursday 11^th September 2025

If you have any questions, please contact us via email: [email protected]